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The Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme – RISQS

Comprehensive supplier assurance for GB Rail

RISQS has more than 4,000 supplier members – we help them demonstrate their capabilities and give them visibility. We’re designed for the rail industry and overseen by independent industry figures. We’re always evolving to become more efficient and cost-effective, including a smarter, simpler platform, enhanced audit services and benchmarking. We’re here to provide the industry with supplier assurance that’s fit for the future.

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Buyers

Rail buyers need to find the right suppliers, with the right capabilities, at the right time. RISQS helps you do this. 

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Suppliers

Rail suppliers need to be visible to buyers and demonstrate the right capabilities. RISQS helps put you, and your verified capabilities, in front of the industry’s biggest buyers.

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RICCL

RICCL stands for Railway Industry Commodity Classification List and it is a flexible list that contains all the commodities (equipment, materials and services) that are purchased for the railway. 

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Latest news

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Register to attend DfT’s Small Business Supplier and VCSE Event

The Department for Transport (DfT) Group and other key stakeholders are hosting an in-person Small Business Supplier and VCSE Supplier Event on Wednesday 14 May.

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Join us for an exciting day at the RISQS event

Join us in London for our first in-person Buyer and Supplier Consultation Group event

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Enhancing payment security

Changes to our payment system to enhance security

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How to use our new two-stage auditing system

We are excited to announce the launch of a new two-stage auditing process.  This is an improved process created in response to user queries.

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Important notice for buyers ahead of the new Procurement Act

What you need to know ahead of the new Act.

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Webinars demystify what the Procurement Act 2023 means for suppliers

On 24 February 2025, the rules that shape how public bodies buy goods and services will change. The Department for Transport and Cabinet Office are hosting two Procurement Act 2023 Webinars. 

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RISQS price increases to all memberships and audits expiring from 6 April 2025

RISQS is the supplier assurance scheme of choice for over 80 buyers and 4,000+ suppliers. It is run by the railway industry for the railway industry.

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See what we got up to this year with our 2024 round-up

It’s been a busy year in the supplier assurance world. We’ve put together our key highlights from the past 12 months and included some vital information for the year ahead.

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